1 . In which of the following situations should you increase your following distance?

Traffic is light.
Traffic is heavy.
You are able to see the roadway through vehicles in front of you.
There is pleasant and clear weather.

2 . Of the following, which should you not do to improve your safety when riding at night?

Increase your speed.
Reduce your speed.
Use your high beam headlight whenever possible.
Increase your following distance.

3 . Of the following, the colors that best allow riders to be seen are:

Orange and red.
Green and blue.
Purple and gold.
Black and white.

4 . This road sign means:

Cars in the right lane must slow down.
No left turn.
Merge.

5 . On which of the following surfaces does a motorcycle have the best traction?

Dry pavement
Gravel
Snow
Leaves

6 . A rider's lane position should:

Hide them from other drivers.
Change frequently to avoid monotony.
Protect them from the wind.
Allow them to surprise other drivers.

7 . When you see this black and yellow sign, it means:

The road to the right is for one-way traffic only.
There is a detour to the right due to road construction.
The road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle.

8 . When riding at night, you should:

Move closer to the vehicle in front of you so you can use its lights to see farther down the road.
Keep riding at your normal speed to lower the risk of being struck from behind.
Reduce your speed and increase your following distance.

9 . To reduce the amount of time you need to react to a hazard, you should:

Always ride under the speed limit.
Cover the clutch and brakes.
Shift into neutral when slowing.
Pull the clutch when turning.

10 . Motorcyclists riding in a group should avoid pairing up because:

A merging driver may not see both riders.
Reflections from both helmets may make it difficult for the riders to see.
Riding in pairs does not allow riders the necessary space to maneuver.
It is too difficult for riders on the left side of a pairing to exit a highway.

11 . When riding, your feet should be:

On the gas tank.
Hanging loosely.
On the footrests.

12 . When gripping the handle grips, your hands should:

Be above your elbows.
Be even with or below your elbows.
Be close to your elbows.
Feel relaxed and free.

13 . When preparing to pass a vehicle on the left, you should ride in which portion of the lane?

Right
Center
Left

14 . If you must stop quickly, you should:

Use the front brake only.
Use the front brake first.
Use the front brake at the same time as the rear brake.

15 . Which of the following factors may affect the blood alcohol content (BAC) of a person?

The amount of alcohol consumed
The drinker's height
The temperature outside

16 . A danger of riding next to a row of parked cars is:

You may not find a parking spot.
A driver may unexpectedly pull out from the row into your path.
Others may be driving slowly while looking for a parking spot.
The road may be uneven.

17 . If you are riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings and your motorcycle begins to weave, you should:

Brake suddenly.
Steer in a weaving pattern.
Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the grooves.
Move to the leftmost portion of the lane.

18 . When you are being passed, you should:

Ride in the center portion of the lane.
Ride in the left portion of the lane.
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
Weave among the three portions of the lane as the vehicle passes.

19 . This sign means:

One-way traffic.
Divided highway ends.
Two-way traffic.
Keep left.

20 . This sign indicates that:

There is a steep hill ahead.
No trucks are allowed on the upcoming hill.
A logging road is ahead.

21 . The single most effective thing you can do to improve your chances of surviving an accident is:

Wear a helmet.
Read books on motorcycle safety.
Ask others about how to ride more safely.
Watch training videos.
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22 . You have an improved chance of surviving a crash if you wear:

A DOT-compliant helmet.
A baseball cap.
Comfortable shoes.

23 . If a friend has been drinking and wants to ride their motorcycle, you should:

Let them.
Encourage them to take less-crowded roads.
Push their bike over.
Encourage friends to talk them out of riding.

24 . When entering a turn, it is best to:

Change gears before the turn.
Change gears during the turn.
Take the motorcycle out of gear.

25 . If you are passing a row of cars parked to your right, you should not ride in the right portion of your lane for all of the following reasons, except:

Drivers may get out of a vehicle unexpectedly.
Car doors may open into your lane.
Pedestrians may step out from between cars.
Other motorists may think you’re trying to park.

26 . When making a turn:

There is less traction available for stopping.
There is more traction available for stopping.
Stopping is no different than making a stop on a straightaway.
Stopping should never be attempted.

27 . If a driver is tailgating you, you should:

Speed up.
Allow them to pass.
Prevent them from passing.
Move to one side of your lane to allow them to share the lane.

28 . An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) operates:

When maximum pressure is applied to only the front brake.
When maximum pressure is applied to only the rear brake.
When pressure is released from both the front and rear brakes.
When maximum pressure is applied to both the front and rear brakes.

29 . This road sign means:

You are about to enter a one-way street from the wrong direction.
U-turns are prohibited.
You may proceed if the way is clear.

30 . It is most important to flash your brake light when:

Switching into a neutral gear.
You will be slowing suddenly.
There is a stop sign ahead.
Your signals are not working.

31 . To get the best protection, be sure that your helmet:

Meets Department of Transportation guidelines.
Looks sturdy.
Is inexpensive.
Is in your favorite color.

32 . When riding with a passenger, you may need to adjust:

The brakes.
The brake light.
The suspension.
The fluid levels.

33 . To lessen your chances of an accident, you should:

Only ride in the afternoon.
Follow the vehicle in front of you as closely as possible.
Not look ahead and focus only on your controls.
Communicate your intentions to other drivers.

34 . When a lead rider's left arm is bent at the elbow with their index finger pointing straight up, it means:

Slow down.
Double-file formation.
Single-file formation.
Speed up.

35 . Which of the following surfaces is unlikely to provide poor traction for motorcyclists?

Dry pavement
Wet leaves
Loose gravel
An ice patch

36 . You should flash your brake light to:

Tell other motorists that you are riding near them.
Help other motorists see your motorcycle while traveling in slow traffic.
Tell other motorists that you are going to slow down or stop where they don't expect you to do so.

37 . If you are being chased by a dog, you should:

Kick it away.
Stop until the animal loses interest.
Swerve around the animal.
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.

38 . If you lock the rear tire on a good traction surface, you should:

Release and re-apply the rear brake.
Keep it locked until you completely stop.
Release the rear brake and only use the front brake.
Release the rear brake and use both brakes to stop.

39 . When entering a highway or curve, motorcyclists riding in a group should:

Ride single-file.
Ride in a staggered formation.
Ride in pairs.
Ride in the far right portion of the lane.

40 . A thorough check of your motorcycle:

Is useless unless done by a mechanic.
Should not be done before a ride.
Should be done only after a ride.
Can help you identify any mechanical defects or equipment failures.